SIP JT Williams MS 2010-11 - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

student growth from year to year. It should also be noted that teachers effectively use resources, especially technology, to directly impact
student learning.
Which are the strongest aspects and why?
The role of leadership and management in creating a quality learning environment is paramount. Our leadership possesses a moral purpose to
create a school in which all students learn, and what students learn will prepare them for success in their future, not ours. The administration is
clearly committed to the utilization of common planning times, the implementation of frequent staff development opportunities and the
utilization of knowledge, skills and experience of all staff members to advance student learning.
What most needs improvement and what action is being taken?
While the staff of John Taylor Williams Middle School works very hard to create a climate in which students feel safe, valued and able to learn,
we admit that the up-hill climb toward that goal has not ended. We continue to reinforce student expectations for academics and behavior,
implement character education plans through homeroom and guidance activities and relentlessly reinforce our school’s focus on student
achievement and sustained growth.
This year, we are focused on creating a learning environment where students feel empowered, accepted, and safe to take academic risks. We
believe this type of environment will increase student motivation to be successful in school. At the start of the school year, all teachers
participated in training to Build a Culture of High Achievement. During this training, we focused on how to create a positive learning
environment focused on self-efficacy and the importance of effort.
To improve school climate, we have organized a committee of teachers to revise the school-wide discipline code. The book study group for It’s
Being Done will receive first-hand information on how schools with similar demographics are increasing student achievement and school
climate. We are organizing several student groups to increase school spirit and student ownership of the culture. Each Small School is
organizing a student council, sponsoring extra-curricular activities, and submitting a culture plan.
The administrative team is working collaboratively with teachers to increase the level of rigor and relevance in classes to move students from
strategic compliance with academic tasks to authentic engagement.
6. How effective is the school in establishing a high quality partnership with parents, other schools and the
community?
4 3 2 1
High
X Undeveloped
Quality
How do you know?
We acknowledge that the prevailing conditions of our families and the community at large require us to work harder and be more innovative in
our efforts to improve the quality of relationships between parents, other schools and the community. Having acknowledged this, we find that
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